The Hall Genealogy and Family Tree Page

Welcome to the Hall Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our
editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with
user-contributed information and web sites for the Hall surname.
As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page
is updated to offer the best list for researching Hall ancestry.
Share this page on Twitter!

Completed by on

Database Search: GenealogyBank.com ($)Enter
information about one of your ancestors and click search:

Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Hall family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Hall brick wall? Read "Caring for your Ancestors" for some helpful advice.

Keep an open mind when searching through Hall records. Years ago many people were unable to read and write, thus a given ancestor's name could be spelled in a variety of ways depending on who recorded it. If you want to know How can city directories be used to help my Hall research?, then read this frequently asked question.

Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building.
There are currently matching Hall records at Ancestry.com!
Start exploring this online Hall family history resource today.

It is quite possible for two people with the Hall last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Hall ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Were you aware that Hall is considered a very common surname, which offers its own set of challenges? The article "Researching Common Names" may be helpful for your research. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

Hall DNA Projects

While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Hall ancestors were related, it can easily prove if they weren't. Be sure you understand what types of research issues each different DNA test can address before you spend any money. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Hall research, read "When do you use DNA?".

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Hall ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing How do I find my Hall family history on the Internet? is always useful.

Photo Collections

Networking with Hall Researchers

When digging deeper into your ancestor's occupation, a great way to connect with others of a similar interest -- many who might have detailed information, is by posting a message board query giving clear information as to your ancestor's name and the specific occupation or organization, in time and place. The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Hall queries.

To recommend your web site/blog for inclusion on this page, please submit a link to the user-contributed directory
at Genealogy Today. Your web page may appear once its content has been reviewed by our editors.

Upcoming Hall Family Reunions

Pedigree charts and family group records are important genealogical tools, so bringing or creating on site a big family pedigree (or family tree) is sure to draw attention; at the same time, have plenty of blank family group sheets available for individual families to complete and submit to go into a "Hall family record book," which you can then digitize and share -- you can then bring the physical book back to the next reunion, adding new families each time. The article "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Hall reunion.

See Also

Suggested use: Print a copy of this free research checklist, and keep track of the
Hall genealogy resources that you visit. If your web browser does not print the date on
the bottom, remember to record it manually. Today is 24/May/2018.